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Re: Grandpa’s 63 C10 build
I bought the same one for my 57 truck. It’s a nice harness.
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Re: Grandpa’s 63 C10 build
I probably should have asked before I ordered... but has anyone used car parts.com for fenders? I ordered both front full fenders for 300$. Guess we will see how well they fit. I have decided to go a little deeper into this project than originally planned. Also ordered a replacement floor pan for the drivers side from LMC along with some other parts. Now I am craving getting out there but have to hold off till the shoulder heals
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Re: Grandpa’s 63 C10 build
your motor looks great !! , so cool about your son working on the truck with you too .
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Well I couldn’t take it any longer, had to do something on this project. With the help of my boy... and of course Hank the dog you see in the pic we started to remove some rust. I am no body man and am learning as I go. I got the outer rocker panel of without too much hassle. I think I can even reuse it since it didn’t have a rust issue. I think I need to cut a little deeper to get rid of all the floor panel rust though. Hope I don’t mess this part up. All new territory for me.
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I have decided to take this build to the next step. I figured I will never have this truck torn apart like this again.
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I have never painted before but it is a good time to learn. I had the wire harness installed and was about to drop the engine in when I decided this old truck needs some makeup. I pulled the front clip off, besides stabbing the engine and transmission in will be a lot easier with it off. I will probably head out to the shop today and pull the windshield. Got my order in yesterday from Eastwood with all my sanding materials. I will be starting my painting in the cab and the engine compartment.
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Got the windshield out today. Scotch bright did the trick on the dash. Little more on the back wall and roof then to the doors.
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Re: Grandpa’s 63 C10 build
Are you painting with the original colors?
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Re: Grandpa’s 63 C10 build
Need some help from y’all. Looking at door skins for my truck and the ones I am finding are 60-66 Chevy trucks. Nothing specific for the 60-63. We all know us working on 60-63’s have a unique issue when it comes to doors and windshields.... any tips or advice for doos or full door skins?
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Shaved the gas cap and that’s about it for this weekend. Honey do’s in the yard now.
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First attempt with a paint gun..... couple little things to fix then another coat of primer
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Re: Grandpa’s 63 C10 build
Looking good, will be a nice driver for the next 60 yrs. Grandpa was probably thrifty, so that would make him happy. Plenty of painting video's and how to set up your paint gun. If you need it, House of color has a couple good ones, as well as Eastwood. Don't forget your respirator.
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Re: Grandpa’s 63 C10 build
That looks good!
Makes me want to paint the interior of my truck once I fix all the rust ![]()
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Re: Grandpa’s 63 C10 build
Looks great, hot color with white just pops. Your going to need to mask off the interior when you get that done keep the over spray out.
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First of all, thanks guys! I just couldn’t take it though. I want the original or as close to the original as I can get. So after a lot of research I found a color I think matches a LOT better. I guess this new color is the color they used in 69. Not sure why the colors from 63 don’t match. But I am happy with this color and like you say, the white will really make it pop! Too bad I have a gallon of that other orange! If anyone can use it I would be happy to give it to them. The second photo is of the inside of the door jam where it doesn’t have as much color fade.
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Re: Grandpa’s 63 C10 build
New color looks great, it does seem to match better. 1 gallon of color is going to be close, even with the white. Painting skills looking good.
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Re: Grandpa’s 63 C10 build
Looking good J! Glad I found your build thread!
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Well I finished these up last week, wish I would have talked to Roll the Dice before I did.... his lines look better then mine but I still think the turned out good. I am thinking about doing a thin pin stripe of the orange around the edge. Not sure yet, maybe black.
Placed another LMC order to finish up the dash. Heater cables, instrument panel lights and a couple other items. Performance online is supposed to be swapping me motor mounts, hopefully they follow through. Posted via Mobile Device |
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Re: Grandpa’s 63 C10 build
I think it looks good...The 2 tone is a nice break on the door! Our builds are so similar!
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